Yuma Territorial Prison reopens with increased safety measures
The Yuma Territorial Prison State Park will finally reopen at 7 Monday morning. It’s a long time coming, after postponing the date due to the…
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Sunset Health had another round of coronavirus testing
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Sunset Health Clinic in Somerton tested 300 people at the testing blitz event this morning. They teamed up with the…
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Nearly 200 more new cases of coronavirus in Yuma County
Yuma County’s surge in new coronavirus cases continued Saturday with the addition of 182 newly confirmed patients. It’s the twelfth day since the…
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Local zip code earns dubious distinction
New data from the Arizona Department of Health Services shows the Yuma zip code 85364 has earned a dubious distinction – it’s the first zip code in…
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Yuma County sees yet another day of 100+ cases
Yuma County finished off the work week with yet another big surge in the number of local coronavirus cases. That’s why county leaders finished off…
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Former student honors Janet Gonzalez’s legacy after losing her battle with COVID
One former Central Union High School Student is remembering a mentor and a friend after she lost her battle to COVID-19 earlier this week.…
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Coronavirus in the Yuma County Jail
We’re getting our first look at how the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is handling the coronavirus pandemic inside the county…
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Territorial Prison and State Park to re-open next week
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) says it’s almost ready to reopen Yuma’s most beloved state…
Continue Reading Surge continues in Yuma County
The surge in coronavirus cases continued in Yuma County Thursday with the confirmation of nearly 200 new cases.…
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Breathing through the peak: Inside YRMC’s COVID-19 unit
Coronavirus cases are up 89% in Arizona since Memorial Day, with an alarming number in Yuma County. YRMC has refuted claims of being at…
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Governor Doug Ducey will address the state Thursday afternoon as the number of coronavirus cases in Arizona continues to…
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South County sees an uptick in coronavirus cases
It’s been three weeks since the Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifted the stay-at-home orders.…
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YRMC protects the people who protect the patients
As we see an increase in coronavirus cases in Yuma County, Yuma Regional Medical Center says they have been monitoring their nursing workforce…
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RCBH expands testing efforts throughout Yuma County
Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) makes up 70% of Yuma County’s coronavirus testing and continues to reach to members of their…
Continue Reading 100+ new cases of coronavirus in Yuma County
New cases of coronavirus topped 100 again on Wednesday. …
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Transportation employee at Crane School District tests positive for coronavirus
Crane School District confirms another employee has tested positive for the…
Continue Reading Increase in Yuma County coronavirus cases dips slightly after extended surge
New cases dip below 100 for first time in a week YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – For the first time in a week, new coronavirus cases in Yuma County dipped…
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YCAT employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) employee tested positive for COVID-19.…
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Latest on coronavirus case numbers countywide
COVID-19 cases in Yuma County continue to increase daily.…
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Yuma County COVID-19 cases rise to 2,365, death toll 34
Health officials in Yuma County confirm 134 new COVID-19 cases along with two new…
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